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We have published several articles over the years that focus on different aspects of vet care and overall health for your dogs. You are more than welcome to read through all of those articles, but who has time for that?
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Many dog trainers throw out the term "Certified Dog Trainer" as part of their credentials or qualifications. While this sounds impressive, did you know that there are no federal certifications or qualifications for dog trainers? Pretty scary, huh?
So if there are no national certifications for dog...

Another year has come and gone and we had a blast in 2012. The end of the year is always a time to reflect back on the past year, and hopefully that reflection includes better behaved dogs and an increased bond!
Staying with the theme of...

In addition to ensuring that your dog gets the best foods available, the right amounts of physical and mental stimulation, and needed vet care, taking proper care of your dog's feet and paws should be something every dog owner practices. Here are some facts that you...

The American Kennel Club recently announced their annual list of the most popular dog breeds in America. The AKC's 2012 most popular dog breeds list is very similar to the 2011 and 2010 most popular breeds list, but with a few changes.
The Beagle and Golden Retriever have both gained...

It's hard to believe that another year has come and gone already, and what a year it was! Not only did we move into our new training center in Leander, but we started some new training programs like K9 Scent Games, Dine with your Dog, and a...

Each year the Animal Control Poison Center receives a few hundred thousand calls relating to dogs consuming dangerous human foods, plants, and other poisons. While some dangerous items like pesticides, non-food items, human medications, and household cleaners are clearly hazardous to our dogs, some other items that are commonly found in our homes...

Earlier this week the Postal Service released the statistics to draw attention to National Dog Bite Prevention Week. 5,669 postal employees were attacked by dogs in more than 1,400 cities across the United States, but do you know which cities have the most cases?
Houston, Texas...

Back in September of 2010, we posted a short blog article on Black Dog Syndrome. We briefly defined black dog syndrome and pointed out that statistics were hard to find relating to the phenomenon. I recently became aware of an extremely detailed report (including those...